Tour of Swoyersville, PA, on my layout | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

John AOGR Forum Member

I took some pictures of my dad’s hometown Swoyersville, PA. It’s not an exact replica, but based on stories my dad told me, and a few in person visits I have made there. I don’t think the real Swoyersville had a depot, but mine does, for example. This section of my layout (4x50) is 12 feet long.We begin our tour down Rt 11, as we pass the Valley Coal Co, a steady customer for hoppers of coal.As we approach Swoyersville, we stop at the Victory Pig for a bite. Here we say hi to my Uncle John, Uncle Joe, and my dad (wearing his SHS varsity jacket). They are debating whose car is faster, my dad’s Hudson, or Uncle Joes Ford.Things are slow at the Swoyersville depot right now. I will post 3 more pictures tomorrow. JohnA

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8/25/2010:53 AM

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TexasSPOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Don't know about faster, those guys probably like to modify things, but that Hudson sure is prettier!

8/25/2011:09 AM

John AOGR Forum Member

TexasP - dads was a 52 Hornet 6 cylinder with “Twin H Power”.... they dominated NASCAR back in the 50s. JohnA

8/25/2011:29 AM

Mark BoyceOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Swoyersville is looking great John!

8/25/2012:34 PM

John AOGR Forum Member

Thanks Mark.... more to come! JohnA

Greg HouserOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Looks like a great place to visit! Thanks for sharing.

-Greg

Anthracite570OGR Forum Member

As a local to W-B, I love the Swoyersville layout. Thanks for sharing!

DMASSOOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Very nice.

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